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Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust

Daly City, California  ·  EIN 943318483  ·  Private foundation

Based in Daly City, California, Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust has awarded $3.0M across 134 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$734K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.6M
Total assets
134
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust funds

Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Criminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve patient health through continual scientific innovation, revolutionary operat
San Mateo, CA$145K2025
Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve patient health through continual scientific innovation, revolutionary operat
San Mateo, CA$135K2023
Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve patient health through continual scientific innovation, revolutionary operat
San Mateo, CA$135K2024
Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve patient health through continual scientific innovation, revolutionary operat
San Mateo, CA$125K2020
Supporters of the Doelger Senior Center
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve the quality of life for seniors and adults in Daly City and surrounding area
Daly City, CA$90K2023
Peninsula Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to support humane service to needy animals
San Mateo, CA$75K2023
Marin Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support
Novato, CA$75K2023
San Francisco Spca
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to save and protect animals, and provide care and treatment
San Francisco, CA$75K2023
Peninsula Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to support humane service to needy animals
San Mateo, CA$75K2024
Marin Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support
Novato, CA$75K2024
San Francisco Spca
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to save and protect animals, and provide care and treatment
San Francisco, CA$75K2024
Marin Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to improve the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support
Novato, CA$75K2025
San Francisco Spca
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to save and protect animals, and provide care and treatment
San Francisco, CA$75K2025
Peninsula Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to support humane service to needy animals
San Mateo, CA$75K2025
Peninsula Humane Society
Charitable Contribution to support charity's mission to support humane service to needy animals
San Mateo, CA$75K2020

Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$734K
2023$784K
2024$780K
2025$730K

How to apply for funding from Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust

From Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust

Does Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust fund?
Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds, Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds, Dr Norman Shumway Endowed Family of Funds. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust give in grants?
Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust reported $734K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 134 grants.
Where is Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust located?
Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust is based in Daly City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943318483.
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About this profile. This page is built from Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Thelma Doelger Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.